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{{Specs-Card|code=sm_79_1941}}
 
 
{{About
 
{{About
 
| about = gift German bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| about = gift German bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| usage = other versions
 
| link = S.M.79 (Family)
 
| link = S.M.79 (Family)
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 in the German aviation tree. In [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to the new Italian tree.
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[[File:GarageImage_S.M.79_AS.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. This bomber has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 in the German aviation tree. In [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to the new Italian tree.
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,000 m)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
 
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! AB
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! RB
 
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! RB
 
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|458||444|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||32.5||33.2||2.1||3.4||400
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| 458 || 444 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.5 || 33.2 || 2.1 || 3.4 || rowspan="2" | 400
 
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| 507 || 480 || 29.6 || 31.0 || 11.5 || 5.9
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,000 m)
 
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
 
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
 
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|507||480|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||29.6||31.0||11.5||5.9||400
 
 
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Take-off flap
 
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! Landing flap
 
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! Air brakes
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
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! colspan="5" | Limits
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! colspan="7" | Limits
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||325|| ~2 || ~2
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 313 || 298 || 220 || ~4 || ~2
 
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
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| 3,300 m || 2,250 hp || 3,020 hp
 
| 3,300 m || 2,250 hp || 3,020 hp
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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*No armour plating
 
*No armour glazing
 
*No armour glazing
 
*Fuel tanks located in fuselage and wing roots
 
*Fuel tanks located in fuselage and wing roots
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{Specs-Economy}}
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
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{{main|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)}}
 
{{main|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
  
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, dorsal-mounted (350 rpg)
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal-mounted (350 rpg)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
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{{main|GP 50 (50 kg)|GP 100T (100 kg)|GP 250 (250 kg)|GP 500 (500 kg)|F200/450 (450 mm)}}
  
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* 2 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* 12 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs
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* 5 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs
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* 12 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (600 kg total)
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* 1 x 905 kg F200/450x5.45 torpedo
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* 12 x 100 kg GP 100T bombs (1,200 kg total)
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* 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs
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* 5 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs (1,250 kg total)
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* 1 x 450 mm F200/450 torpedo
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* 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs (1,000 kg total)
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)|Lewis (7.7 mm)}}
 
{{main|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)|Lewis (7.7 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
  
 
* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
 
* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
 
* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
 
* 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Lewis machine gun, 2 x beam turret (485 rpg = 970 total)
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Lewis machine gun, 2 x beam turrets (485 rpg)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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With a significantly higher Battle Rating than the previous two Sparviero models, the 1941 Sparviero features the same bomb load-outs (but can also carry a single torpedo) and armament, with only relatively minor increases in performance. While unable to compete with the Ju 88 or the He 111 H-6 and Fw 200 C-1 Condor in terms of performance or sheer bomb-carrying capacity, respectively, the SM.79 (1941) can still perform decently if played carefully.
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With a significantly higher BR than the previous two Sparviero models, the 1941 Sparviero features the same bomb load-outs (but can also carry a single torpedo) and armament, with only relatively minor increases in performance. While unable to compete with the Ju 88 or the He 111 H-6 and Fw 200 C-1 Condor in terms of performance or sheer bomb-carrying capacity, respectively, the S.M.79 AS can still perform decently if played carefully.
  
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It is very important to avoid fighters in the SM.79, as it has a lot of defensive fire dead-zones and is not as durable as the Ju 88. If an enemy fighter is foolish enough to stay within the reach of the 12.7 mm Breda-SAFATs, they can deal a considerable amount of damage to the pursuer. However, the gunners themselves have no armour protection and can be knocked out fairly easily.
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It is very important to avoid fighters in the S.M.79, as it has a lot of defensive fire dead-zones and is not as durable as the Ju 88. If an enemy fighter is foolish enough to stay within the reach of the 12.7 mm Breda-SAFATs, they can deal a considerable amount of damage to the pursuer. However, the gunners themselves have no armour protection and can be knocked out fairly easily.
  
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Due to the relatively light payload carried by the SM.79, it is not particularly recommended to go base bombing, even with the max load of 5 x 250 kg bombs. It is better to dive towards ground level and destroy targets like tanks or vehicles, as this will make it harder for enemies to attack you from below, where the Sparviero has very limited defensive fire coverage. The 500 kg bombs reduce your total bombload to only 1000 kg, but they are more forgiving of poor bomb aiming and can take out pillboxes with a single hit. Be wary of attacks from the sides, as only the weak 7.7 mm machine guns cover the flanks of the Sparviero.
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Due to the relatively light payload carried by the S.M.79, it is not particularly recommended to go base bombing, even with the max load of 5 x 250 kg bombs. It is better to dive towards ground level and destroy targets like tanks or vehicles, as this will make it harder for enemies to attack you from below, where the Sparviero has very limited defensive fire coverage. The 500 kg bombs reduce your total bombload to only 1,000 kg, but they are more forgiving of poor bomb aiming and can take out pillboxes with a single hit. Be wary of attacks from the sides, as only the weak 7.7 mm machine guns cover the flanks of the Sparviero.
  
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
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===Modules===
 
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| Radiator
 
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| Offensive 12 mm
 
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| MCSAP100
 
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| Compressor
 
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| Airframe
 
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| New 12 mm MGs
 
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| Turret 7 mm
 
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| MCGP250
 
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| III
 
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| Wings Repair
 
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| Engine
 
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| Turret 12 mm
 
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| TBC-79
 
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| IV
 
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| Engine Injection
 
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| Cover
 
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| New 12 mm MGs (turret)
 
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
 
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| MCRO500
 
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* Same bomb options and weapons as the previous aircraft, but with more unfavourable matchmaking
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* Poor survivability
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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=== In-game description ===
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"Three-engine SIAI Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 “Sparviero” medium bomber, issued 1939.
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Three-engine SIAI Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79 "Sparviero" medium torpedo bomber, issued 1941.
  
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The SM.79 gradually became the Regia Aeronautica’s main strike plane. In 1938, five regiments were re-equipped. That same year, about 150 “Sparviero” aircraft were in service in Italy. A year later, over 300 were in service.
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By early 1941 the number of "Sparvieros" in the Italian Royal Air Force began to decrease. The more advanced CANT Z.1007 "Alcione", also a three-engined plane, was replacing the ageing S.M.79. However, the "Sparviero" soon had another, just as important role as the primary "workhorse" of Italian naval aviation.
  
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Besides taking part in the Spanish Civil War, the SM.79 was used for landing troops during the invasion of Albania in 1939, as well as in Italy's attack on Greece.
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In March 1937, one of the S.M.79s was equipped with a special torpedo sight, and under the fuselage a left-offset suspension rack was installed for an 860 kg 450 mm torpedo. In November 1937, the plane passed all flight tests. In March 1938, a new version which carried two torpedoes was tested. This time, results were not so good, since the weight hindered the plane's controllability. Consequently, the variant accepted was the one-torpedo version. Beginning in late 1939, all S.M.79 production aircraft were fitted with torpedo mounts.
  
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In 1939, AUSA factories started releasing SM.79s. This series was practically unchanged from its predecessor, except that the exhaust pipe of the right engine was moved to the outside of the nacelle so that smoke from the pipe would not contact the fuselage.
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The S.M.79 torpedo bombers had virtually the same design as the regular bombers. Their crew was increased by one person: a naval observation officer, who sat between radio operator and mechanic. From 1941 on, the engines were equipped first with extended tailpipes, and then with Wellington flame arresters. Arresters were also installed on the barrels of the machine guns.
  
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When on June 10, 1940, Italy entered the Second World War, the Italian Air Force possessed 612 SM.79s in 14 regiments and one special group, distributed throughout the mainland and the colonies (the “Sparviero"" appeared in Libya in 1939). During this period, two-thirds of all Italian bombers were SM.79s.
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In 1942, the Alfa-Romeo 126RC34 engines were equipped with an ethanol injection system, which allowed a short engine output boost to 900 hp, increasing the plane's speed by 50 km/h. But this reduced the engine's life span, which was already unsatisfactory.
  
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In addition to the combat regiments, the “Sparviero"" had its own flying school. Also, about a dozen SM.79TPs (with rectangular windows and 5-6 seats in place of the bomb bay) were used as personal transport aircraft for high-ranking officers.
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On July 25, 1940, the first experimental torpedo squadron, containing five aircraft, was founded. It was an S.M.79 from this group that launched the first torpedo attack on the ships in the Egyptian port of Alexandria on August 15, 1940.
  
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During the fighting, SM.79s were used day and night, attacking targets in Malta, Tunisia, France, Aden, and in North and East Africa.
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By early 1942, the Italian torpedo bombers had become a major force to be reckoned with. By November 1942 there were 147 S.M.79 torpedo bombers in service, in nine groups.
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In North Africa, in September 1940, four regiments of SM.79s supported the Italian attack on Egypt. The “Sparviero” was even tested as a ground attack aircraft to support troops in the field and hunt for British tanks and armored cars, but high losses quickly put an end to these activities.
 
  
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On the front, some of the SM.79’s shortcomings were painfully obvious. Its weak guns were located in primitive turrets which limited their field of fire, and the machine guns’ characteristics were unsatisfactory (particularly their rate of fire). This, plus weak armor and lack of self-sealing fuel tanks, sharply reduced the aircraft’s combat value. The huge one-piece wing was difficult to repair in the field. The aircraft’s speed no longer protected it from the latest fighters; the “Sparviero” was already out of date."
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In June and August 1942, the Italians persistently attacked British convoys breaking through to Malta with moderate success, but they themselves lost about 50 S.M.79s, with experienced crews.
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=sm_79_1941 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
  
 
== See also ==
 
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*[[S.M.79 (Family)]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/428091-sm79-sparviero-as-1941/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
  
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This page is about the gift German bomber S.M.79 AS (Germany). For other versions, see S.M.79 (Family).
▀S.M.79 AS
sm_79_1941.png
GarageImage S.M.79 AS.jpg
▀S.M.79 AS
Germany flag.png Germany
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
2.3 2.3 2.3
Class:
Purchase:Bundle or Gift
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Description

The ▀S.M.79 Sparviero AS (1941) is a gift rank II German bomber with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27 in the German aviation tree. In Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica", the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to the new Italian tree.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 4 000 m480 km/h
Turn time31 s
Max altitude9 000 m
Engine3 х Alfa Romeo 126 RC 34
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight11 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,000 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 458 444 9000 32.5 33.2 2.1 3.4 400
Upgraded 507 480 29.6 31.0 11.5 5.9

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
530 300 313 298 220 ~4 ~2
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 260 < 270 < 270 > 290
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
3,300 m 2,250 hp 3,020 hp

Survivability and armour

Crew5 people
Speed of destruction
Structural530 km/h
Gear300 km/h
  • No armour plating
  • No armour glazing
  • Fuel tanks located in fuselage and wing roots

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB827 → 1 141 Sl icon.png
RB1 317 → 1 817 Sl icon.png
SB1 944 → 2 682 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications10 390 Rp icon.png
13 740 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost750 Ge icon.png
Crew training6 300 Sl icon.png
Experts22 000 Sl icon.png
Aces250 Ge icon.png
Research Aces220 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
60 / 130 / 260 % Sl icon.png
124 / 124 / 124 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
690 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
690 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
650 Rp icon.png
Cost:
860 Sl icon.png
145 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
650 Rp icon.png
Cost:
860 Sl icon.png
145 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
Cost:
740 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
Cost:
740 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png
Mods engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
Cost:
740 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
safat12_belt_pack
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
690 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP100
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
690 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
safat12_new_gun
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg303_turret_belt_pack
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP250
Research:
470 Rp icon.png
Cost:
620 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
safat12_turret_belt_pack
Research:
650 Rp icon.png
Cost:
860 Sl icon.png
145 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon torpedo.png
TBC-79
Research:
650 Rp icon.png
Cost:
860 Sl icon.png
145 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods turret gun.png
safat12_turret_new_gun
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
Cost:
740 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png
Mods turret gun.png
lewis_turret_new_gun
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
Cost:
740 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP500
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
Cost:
740 Sl icon.png
125 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 112.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun
Ammunition350 rounds
Fire rate700 shots/min
Main article: Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)

The S.M.79 AS (Germany) is armed with:

  • 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal-mounted (350 rpg)

Suspended armament

List of setups (5)
Setup 112 x 50 kg GP 50 bomb
Setup 212 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb
Setup 35 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb
Setup 41 x 450 mm F200/450 torpedo
Setup 52 x 500 kg GP 500 bomb
Main articles: GP 50 (50 kg), GP 100T (100 kg), GP 250 (250 kg), GP 500 (500 kg), F200/450 (450 mm)

The S.M.79 AS (Germany) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 12 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (600 kg total)
  • 12 x 100 kg GP 100T bombs (1,200 kg total)
  • 5 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs (1,250 kg total)
  • 1 x 450 mm F200/450 torpedo
  • 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs (1,000 kg total)

Defensive armament

2 х Turret12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun
Ammunition500 rounds
Fire rate701 shots/min
2 х Turret7.7 mm Lewis machine gun
Ammunition485 rounds
Fire rate551 shots/min
Main articles: Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm), Lewis (7.7 mm)

The S.M.79 AS (Germany) is defended by:

  • 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
  • 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.7 mm Lewis machine gun, 2 x beam turrets (485 rpg)

Usage in battles

With a significantly higher BR than the previous two Sparviero models, the 1941 Sparviero features the same bomb load-outs (but can also carry a single torpedo) and armament, with only relatively minor increases in performance. While unable to compete with the Ju 88 or the He 111 H-6 and Fw 200 C-1 Condor in terms of performance or sheer bomb-carrying capacity, respectively, the S.M.79 AS can still perform decently if played carefully.

It is very important to avoid fighters in the S.M.79, as it has a lot of defensive fire dead-zones and is not as durable as the Ju 88. If an enemy fighter is foolish enough to stay within the reach of the 12.7 mm Breda-SAFATs, they can deal a considerable amount of damage to the pursuer. However, the gunners themselves have no armour protection and can be knocked out fairly easily.

Due to the relatively light payload carried by the S.M.79, it is not particularly recommended to go base bombing, even with the max load of 5 x 250 kg bombs. It is better to dive towards ground level and destroy targets like tanks or vehicles, as this will make it harder for enemies to attack you from below, where the Sparviero has very limited defensive fire coverage. The 500 kg bombs reduce your total bombload to only 1,000 kg, but they are more forgiving of poor bomb aiming and can take out pillboxes with a single hit. Be wary of attacks from the sides, as only the weak 7.7 mm machine guns cover the flanks of the Sparviero.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Pros and cons

Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".

Pros:

  • Can carry a torpedo

Cons:

  • Poor survivability

History


Archive of the in-game description

Three-engine SIAI Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79 "Sparviero" medium torpedo bomber, issued 1941.

By early 1941 the number of "Sparvieros" in the Italian Royal Air Force began to decrease. The more advanced CANT Z.1007 "Alcione", also a three-engined plane, was replacing the ageing S.M.79. However, the "Sparviero" soon had another, just as important role as the primary "workhorse" of Italian naval aviation.

In March 1937, one of the S.M.79s was equipped with a special torpedo sight, and under the fuselage a left-offset suspension rack was installed for an 860 kg 450 mm torpedo. In November 1937, the plane passed all flight tests. In March 1938, a new version which carried two torpedoes was tested. This time, results were not so good, since the weight hindered the plane's controllability. Consequently, the variant accepted was the one-torpedo version. Beginning in late 1939, all S.M.79 production aircraft were fitted with torpedo mounts.

The S.M.79 torpedo bombers had virtually the same design as the regular bombers. Their crew was increased by one person: a naval observation officer, who sat between radio operator and mechanic. From 1941 on, the engines were equipped first with extended tailpipes, and then with Wellington flame arresters. Arresters were also installed on the barrels of the machine guns.

In 1942, the Alfa-Romeo 126RC34 engines were equipped with an ethanol injection system, which allowed a short engine output boost to 900 hp, increasing the plane's speed by 50 km/h. But this reduced the engine's life span, which was already unsatisfactory.

On July 25, 1940, the first experimental torpedo squadron, containing five aircraft, was founded. It was an S.M.79 from this group that launched the first torpedo attack on the ships in the Egyptian port of Alexandria on August 15, 1940.

By early 1942, the Italian torpedo bombers had become a major force to be reckoned with. By November 1942 there were 147 S.M.79 torpedo bombers in service, in nine groups.

In June and August 1942, the Italians persistently attacked British convoys breaking through to Malta with moderate success, but they themselves lost about 50 S.M.79s, with experienced crews.


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External links


Savoia-Marchetti
Bombers  S.M.79 serie 1 · S.M.79 serie 8 · S.M.79 AS · S.M.79 bis/T.M
  S.81
Attackers  SM.91 · SM.92
Export  S.M.79 B
Captured  ▀S.M.79 serie 1 · ▀S.M.79 serie 4 · ▀S.M.79 serie 8
  ▀S.M.79 AS · ▀S.M.79 bis/N · ▀S.M.79 bis/T.M · ▀S.M.79 B

Germany bombers
Arado  Ar 196 A-3
Blohm & Voss  BV 138 C-1 · BV 238
Dornier  Do 17 E-1 · Do 17 Z-2 · Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1
Focke-Wulf  Fw 189 A-1 · Fw 200 C-1
Henschel  Hs 123 A-1
Heinkel  He 111 H-3 · He 111 H-6 · He 111 H-16 · He 115 C-1 · He 177 A-3 · He 177 A-5
Junkers  Ju 87 B-2 · Ju 87 R-2 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya · Ju 87 D-3 · Ju 87 D-5 · Ju 88 A-1 · Ju 88 A-4 · Ju 188 A-2 · Ju 288 C
Messerschmitt  Me 264
Savoia-Marchetti  ▀S.M.79 serie 1 · ▀S.M.79 B · ▀S.M.79 serie 4 · ▀S.M.79 serie 8
  ▀S.M.79 AS · ▀S.M.79 bis/N · ▀S.M.79 bis/T.M
Trophies  ▀Wellington Mk Ic

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